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Gold Metal & Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Gold Metal & Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Gold Metal & Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Gold Metal & Ball Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Warm Gold Murano Glass Flower Scalloped Pendant Chandelier, Italy
Warm Gold Murano Glass Flower Scalloped Pendant Chandelier, Italy

Warm Gold Murano Glass Flower Scalloped Pendant Chandelier, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Bespoke Warm Gold Murano Glass Scalloped Floral Pendant Chandelier. Handmade in Venice, Italy, this

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant
Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This is an exclusive organic design, entirely handcrafted in Murano - Italy, in the shape of a

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant
Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This is an exclusive organic design, entirely handcrafted in Murano - Italy, in the shape of a

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Italian Brass Pink Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant
Contemporary Italian Brass Pink Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

Contemporary Italian Brass Pink Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

This is an exclusive organic design, entirely handcrafted in Murano - Italy, in the shape of a

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

An Italian Glass Pendant with Moorish Figures
An Italian Glass Pendant with Moorish Figures

An Italian Glass Pendant with Moorish Figures

Located in New York, NY

An Italian yellow glass pendant with hand-painted Moorish figures and palm trees. Circa 1920, price

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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vistosi Glass Murano Pendant with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1980
Vistosi Glass Murano Pendant with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1980

Vistosi Glass Murano Pendant with Gilt Gold Structure, Italy, 1980

By Vistosi

Located in La xara, VC

glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This Vistosi pendant in Murano glass is exceptional

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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Jacopo Foggini Pendant Gold and Brown Polycarbonate Italian Lamp
Contemporary Jacopo Foggini Pendant Gold and Brown Polycarbonate Italian Lamp

Contemporary Jacopo Foggini Pendant Gold and Brown Polycarbonate Italian Lamp

By Jacopo Foggini

Located in Ibiza, Spain

artistic flair. Handcrafted in Italy from cast methacrylate, it features a striking blend of gold and brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Plexiglass

Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy

Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Cube made in transparent blown glass and the metal parts are made of polished gold. Can be used

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Custom Italian Crystal Gold Black Gray Green Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light
Custom Italian Crystal Gold Black Gray Green Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light

Custom Italian Crystal Gold Black Gray Green Murano Glass Brass Pendant Light

Located in New York, NY

Fun and elegant bespoke contemporary Venetian pendant / chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Brass

Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Italian Pendant Chandelier in Murano Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Barovier & Toso, pendant light, Murano glass, gold leaf, brass, Italy, 1940s This pendant

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Chain Gold Pendant Lamp
Chain Gold Pendant Lamp

Chain Gold Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

A striking piece exuding its deeply contemporary soul, this exquisite pendant lamp showcases a

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gold Inclusion Foliage Pendant Light, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gold Inclusion Foliage Pendant Light, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gold Inclusion Foliage Pendant Light, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barntrup, DE

Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass foliage pendant light fixture in the shape of a lantern

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960
Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960

Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Italian Pendant Lamp Hollywood Regency, 1960 Very beautiful design lamp in the style of

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

1960s Chandelier with Glass Pendants, Italy
1960s Chandelier with Glass Pendants, Italy

1960s Chandelier with Glass Pendants, Italy

Located in Buggiano, IT

Three-light chandelier, original from 1960, in bronze, with crystal elements Size cm.: 40 diameter, height 50/120.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Country Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Italian Light Fixture with Glass Pendants
Midcentury Italian Light Fixture with Glass Pendants

Midcentury Italian Light Fixture with Glass Pendants

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960 Italian light fixture with seven milk glass pendants and interior lights

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy

Moderno, Glass Pendant Lamp with Polished Gold Finish, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Cube made in transparent blown glass and the metal parts are made of polished gold. Can be used

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Gold Pendant Lamp

Contemporary Gold Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

exclusive pendant lamp comprises a cylindrical, grooved lampshade in sanded white glass enriched with a

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano gold Ice Frost Leaves brass Structure, Italy 1970
Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano gold Ice Frost Leaves brass Structure, Italy 1970

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano gold Ice Frost Leaves brass Structure, Italy 1970

By Mazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves gold glass and ice frost Murano oversized around 30 cm with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Gold Color Art Deco Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Murano Glass Gold Color Art Deco Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Murano Glass Gold Color Art Deco Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000

Located in Roma, Lazio

gold color. Put in evidence precisely from the first photo, a striking color for this chandelier. All

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Round Gold and Smoky Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Murano Glass Round Gold and Smoky Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

Murano Glass Round Gold and Smoky Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020

By Murano 5

Located in Roma, Lazio

A riot of leaves, with an elegant double color of gold and smoke. Refinement and class as in the

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Leaves Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970
Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Leaves Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970

Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Leaves Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970

By Mazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with GILT GOLD

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Bohemian Chic' Caged Purple Glass and Gold Pendant Swag Lamp
Italian Bohemian Chic' Caged Purple Glass and Gold Pendant Swag Lamp

Italian Bohemian Chic' Caged Purple Glass and Gold Pendant Swag Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous Bohemian caged purple glass in a gleaming gold metal swag pendant lamp, circa 1960s. Takes

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Round Art Glass Blu and Gold Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Murano Round Art Glass Blu and Gold Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Murano Round Art Glass Blu and Gold Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

glass and brass. Formed by a circular structure, to which blu and gold glass curved bands are inserted

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White and Gold Pendant Lamp

White and Gold Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite pendant lamp showcases a sleek and functional silhouette where the two cylindrical

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Metal

Large Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s
Large Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s

Large Italian Chandelier Pendant Light, Gilt Metal, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large Hollywood Regency Coco Chanel style eight-arm light fixture from Italy manufactured in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Gold and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp

Gold and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

Characterized by a modern and precious design, this charming pendant lamp comprises a small

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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

Roxanne Gold Linear Pendant Lamp
Roxanne Gold Linear Pendant Lamp

Roxanne Gold Linear Pendant Lamp

By Aiardini

Located in Milan, IT

An exquisite composition of eight mouth-blown glass shades handcrafted in Venice, this pendant lamp

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1940
Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1940

Italian Pendant Chandelier Attributed to Fontana Arte circa 1940

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian decorative c 1940's pendant chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte. Decorative bronze frame

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Contemporary 3-Branch Gold Pendant Lamp

Contemporary 3-Branch Gold Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

The thin, essential metal frame covered with prized gold leaf of this elegant pendant lamp is made

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Chain Gold 6 Links Pendant Lamp

Chain Gold 6 Links Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

An object of striking charm with a playful silhouette, this pendant lamp is composed of six

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Metal

Chain Gold Alternated Links Pendant Lamp
Chain Gold Alternated Links Pendant Lamp

Chain Gold Alternated Links Pendant Lamp

By Stillux

Located in Milan, IT

A superb contemporary view of lighting design inspired this charming pendant lamp whose crafting is

Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Metal

Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary
Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Elongated Glass and Bronze Pair Pendant Lights, Italy, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Italian elongated shape pair of clear glass pendent lights. Two pieces of glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light
Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light

Banci Firenze Gold Globe Triple Pendant Light

By Banci Firenze

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautifully decorative and very rare, gold leaf gilt Banci Firenze triple pendant light, in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Smoke and Frosted Murano Glass and Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Italian Smoke and Frosted Murano Glass and Bronze Pendant Chandelier

Italian Smoke and Frosted Murano Glass and Bronze Pendant Chandelier

Located in Buffalo, NY

Italian Smoke and Frosted Murano Glass and Bronze Pendant Chandelier. Alternating smoke glass and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Natural Alabaster & Gold Leaf Pendant
Elegant Neoclassical Natural Alabaster & Gold Leaf Pendant

Elegant Neoclassical Natural Alabaster & Gold Leaf Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking chandelier combines timeless elegance with refined craftsmanship. The hand-carved alabaster bowl shade emits a warm, diffused glow, creating a soft and inviting ambienc...

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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Gold Leaf

Neo-Constructivist Italian Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Milanese School, ca 1959
Neo-Constructivist Italian Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Milanese School, ca 1959

Neo-Constructivist Italian Pendant Light by Stilnovo, Milanese School, ca 1959

Located in Berlin, DE

This Italian ceiling light was manufactured by Stilnovo, Milan, and represents a highly refined

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Palm Chandelier
Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Palm Chandelier

Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Palm Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Metal Palm Chandelier. Meticulously made in the 1950s. Rich patinaed Gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant
Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant

Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant

By Delta contract, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

the whole scenery.. Italian contemporary romantic pendant in bronze finish, with double cylindric

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier
Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier

Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingrand, the bronzed

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1950s Pendant Chandelier in Giltbronze by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco
1950s Pendant Chandelier in Giltbronze by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco

1950s Pendant Chandelier in Giltbronze by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco

By Oscar Torlasco

Located in Brussels, BE

Italian lighting designer Oscar Torlasco (born in Rome, 1934-2004) designed for a wide array of

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant
Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant

Cosulich Interiors Italian Modern Smoked Aqua Blown Glass Drop Bronze Pendant

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

whole scenery.. Italian contemporary romantic pendant in bronze finish, with double cylindric collar

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Gold and Black Pendants
Murano Glass Gold and Black Pendants

Murano Glass Gold and Black Pendants

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Murano glass hand-blown pendants in the modernist style. This pair includes hand-crafted

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s

By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This Magnificent Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega is not just lighting — it's a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Gold Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Gold Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Gold Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Italian Murano modernist chandelier of over 40 “Triedi” avventurina stems fused with 23-karat gold

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Italian Gold Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 1960s
Italian Gold Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 1960s

Italian Gold Wheat Sheaf Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Hastings, GB

1960s Italian gilt wheatsheaf chandelier Stunning large size wheatsheaf chandelier in gilt metal

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

MMM Whale Gold Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari
MMM Whale Gold Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari

MMM Whale Gold Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari

Located in Geneve, CH

MMM Whale Gold Pendant Lamp by MM Lampadari Dimensions: D 34 x W 113 x H 30 cm. Materials: Metal

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Other

Chinoiserie Gold Crystal Chandelier Banci Firenze Italy
Chinoiserie Gold Crystal Chandelier Banci Firenze Italy

Chinoiserie Gold Crystal Chandelier Banci Firenze Italy

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptionally rare Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiraling golden gilt arms, to the base sit two solid crystal j...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light
Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light

Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Quasar Gold Plated Horizontal Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight
Quasar Gold Plated Horizontal Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight

Quasar Gold Plated Horizontal Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight

Located in Geneve, CH

Quasar Gold Plated Horizontal Pendant Lamp by Aggiolight Dimensions: D 30 x W 80 x H 40 cm

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Five Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lights with Murano Glass Shade, 1960s
Five Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lights with Murano Glass Shade, 1960s

Five Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lights with Murano Glass Shade, 1960s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern pendant light. Striking Italian design from the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Metal

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Italian Gold Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian gold pendant for your home. Each Italian gold pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and gold. There are 1437 variations of the antique or vintage Italian gold pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 631 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian gold pendant — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Italian gold pendant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Italian gold pendant has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Multiforme and Gaetano Sciolari are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Gold Pendant?

The average selling price for an Italian gold pendant at 1stDibs is $4,415, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $320,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Italian Gold Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Italian gold is indeed real gold. Italian gold is 14-karat, out of a possible 24-karat, which means it is 58% pure gold and 42% alloys. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary gold jewelry pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best gold chain for a pendant is a matter of preference. While choosing a chain make sure that the chain is not too thick for the size of the pendant, and it is strong enough. Wheat chains and box chains are good choices due to their sturdiness and flexibility. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gold chain and pendant options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between 14K gold and 14K Italian gold is the place of production. Both types of jewelry feature 14-karat gold, an alloy that is 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy metals. However, Italian gold pieces come specifically from artisans, workshops and factories located in Italy. You can find 14-karat gold made in many other countries. Shop a diverse assortment of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.